asked the Minister for Health the cost in 1984 and the estimated cost in 1985 of drugs supplied through (a) hospitals; (b) the GMS; (c) the drugs refund scheme and (d) the long term illness scheme.
Written Answers. - Drugs Expenditure.
585.
The information requested is set out in the following table:
Estimated Expenditure on Drugs
|
1984 |
1985 |
|
|
(£m) |
(£m) |
|
|
(a) Public Hospitals |
26.570 |
27.400 |
|
(b) GMS (Payments) Board |
49.000 |
55.200 |
|
(c) Drugs Refund Scheme |
6.300 |
6.600 |
|
(d) Long Term Illness |
7.800 |
8.200 |
|
Total |
89.670 |
97.400 |